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Course intent

Discover the traditional craft of Chair Caning, Rush seating and Danish cord. This is an opportunity for new learners to understand the basic techniques of seat weaving. During this one-day workshop you will learn how to cane a small frame or in the case of Rush and Cord, work on your own chair.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• About the tools used and how to use them safely
• The basic techniques of seat weaving
• How to cane a small frame OR
• How to Rush or Cord your own chair

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  This course is for beginners with little or no experience but with an interest in learning seat weaving techniques.

  What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

  You need to bring:

• A notebook and pen

Cost of materials will be paid to the tutor on the day of the course.

For any queries, please email adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

The skills learnt during the day will enable you to embark on your own chair project at home or you could enrol on a longer upholstery course to develop your upholstery skills further

Additional Information

The skills learnt during the day will enable you to embark on your own chair project at home or you could enrol on a longer upholstery course to develop your upholstery skills further

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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